Thoracic Flashcards
1
Q
What tubercle is exclusive to rib 1?
A
Scalene tubercle
Has two grooves for subclavian artery and vein
2
Q
How can we describe the size of rib 2 compared to rib 1?
A
Rib 2 is twice as long as rib 1
3
Q
Explain why rib 10 is ‘atypical’
A
Single faceted only articulates with own rib
1x Demi facet 1x articular facet on TP
4
Q
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5
Q
Contents of intercostal space
A
Intercostal arteries and veins
Intercostal nerve
External intercostal muscle
Internal intercostal muscle
Innermost intercostal muscle
6
Q
A
7
Q
Muscles of inspiration
A
Diaphragm
External intercostals
Sternocleidomastoid
Scalenes
8
Q
Muscles of expiration
A
Internal intercostal muscles
External obliques
Internal obliques
Rectus abdominals
Transverse abdominals
9
Q
Diaphragm attachments
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